Category Archives: Local News

TVA Tree Removal Raises Concerns

SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – TVA is cutting down trees near the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, citing federal safety requirements. But residents are raising concerns about the environmental impact and large sawdust mounds left behind.  It’s a sight catching the attention of many near the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant as acres of trees are being cut down…… MORE

Canada, Mexico tariffs begin on March fourth

Canada, Mexico tariffs begin on March fourth

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — President Trump says tariffs on Mexico and Canada are about to begin. Economic commentator, Thomas Fellows, believes these tariffs will impact Chattanooga directly. He says that the trucking companies and the warehouses here will be affected. He also adds that produce prices will increase, along with medical supplies and equipment. Fellows…… MORE

Should vaccinated individuals be worried about the Measles outbreak?

Should vaccinated individuals be worried about the Measles outbreak?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An eradicated illness is returning. Should people be concerned? A measles outbreak has started from a Mennonite community in Texas. News 12’s younger audience might not know the history of measles. Dr. Stephen Miller is the Health Officer for Hamilton County Health Department. He says, “Measles is a very communicable virus.…… MORE

Tennessee & Georgia fire crews assisting in house, woods fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) and the Catoosa County Fire Department (CCFD) are working together to contain a house fire that spread into nearby woods along the Tennessee-Georgia state line. CFD responded to the 600 block of Graysville Road at around 2:30 p.m., where they found a mobile home fully engulfed…… MORE

North Carolina man arrested for child solicitation in DeKalb County

North Carolina man arrested for child solicitation in DeKalb County

Jason Wayne Evette DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) —  A North Carolina man is facing multiple child solicitation charges after he had been engaging in explicit online communication with a minor. A concerned guardian reported to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) that the child had been communicating with an unknown male on a social media…… MORE

Emmy award winning cinematographer Tim Geers swims his way to the Tennessee Aquarium

Emmy award winning producer and cinematographer Tim Geers joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the Tennessee Aquarium premieres “Call of the Dolphins 3D” on Friday, Feb. 28. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In honor of the premiere of Call of the Dolphins 3D, Emmy award winning producer and cinematographer Tim Geers will participate in a special…… MORE

Comedian and actor Kalea McNeill to headline the Comedy Catch

Comedian Kalea McNeill joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to talk about her upcoming shows at the Comedy Catch. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Comedian and actor Kalea McNeill promises for two nights of fun and laughter as she headlines at the Comedy Catch. McNeill, known for her work on Comedy Central, Netflix is a Joke Festival,…… MORE

Residents Fight Missionary Ridge Development

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A major development proposed for Missionary Ridge is facing strong opposition from neighbors who say it’s too dense for the proposed area.  The Doolittle Farms project, which would bring more than 1,700 housing units to a forested hill between Tunnel Boulevard and South Chickamauga Creek, is set for a March 10…… MORE

Sheriff Austin Garrett discusses new immigration plan for correctional facilities

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett addressed the Rotary Club Thursday morning. The Sheriff was the special guest for the Rotary Club and he had multiple talking points. He addressed the Rotary Club about the sheriff’s office’s past, plans for the future, and their successes. Sheriff Garrett also discussed a new immigration…… MORE